EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
water cabbage; water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes)...
cleared (a path or area)...
slowly; gently; carefully...
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.
/ki-YA-po/
FIL: Isang uri ng halamang-tubig (Pistia stratiotes) na lumulutang sa mga lawa, ilog, at iba pang anyong tubig na hindi umaagos.
EN: water cabbage; water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes)
That green, leafy stuff that covers ponds and makes them look like a green carpet? That's "kiyapo". It's the plant version of a "tambay," just floating around, doing nothing, and multiplying like crazy. Also, it's the namesake of Quiapo, Manila, because the area used to be full of it. So next time you're stuck in traffic there, you can blame this plant.
The name of the Quiapo district in Manila is said to originate from this plant's name, as it was abundant in the Pasig River.
Often confused with "water lily". "Kiyapo" refers specifically to Pistia stratiotes. The place name is spelled "Quiapo".
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🇵🇭 Napuno ng kiyapo ang ilog kaya nahirapan nang dumaan ang mga bangka.
🇺🇸 The river was filled with water cabbage, making it difficult for boats to pass.
🇵🇭 Ang mga halaman na iyon ay hindi water lily, kundi kiyapo.
🇺🇸 Those plants are not water lilies, but water lettuce.
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.